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Job Title
Class A CDL Flatbed Driver - Sod & Backhaul Operations
Company: Platinum 36 Grass & Installation, LLC
Location: Houston, TX
About Us
Platinum 36 Grass & Installation is a growing landscaping and transportation company specializing in sod delivery, landscaping materials, and flatbed freight throughout Texas. We are committed to providing dependable service, safe transportation, and exceptional customer satisfaction.
Position Summary
Platinum 36 Grass & Installation is seeking a reliable and safety-focused Class A CDL Flatbed Driver to transport sod, landscaping materials, and other freight throughout Texas. The ideal candidate is dependable, professional, and committed to delivering loads safely while helping identify profitable backhaul opportunities.
If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in excellent customer service, and want to be part of a hardworking team, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Hiring For
We are seeking a qualified CDL Driver who:
- Holds a valid CDL (Class A or B)
- Must have flexible hours
- Has a clean driving record
- Can safely operate trucks with sod and landscaping materials
- Is dependable, punctual, and professional
- Can load, secure, and unload materials safely
- Is willing to assist the crew on job sites as needed
- Has excellent communication and customer service skills
- Can work independently and as part of a team
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a Class A CDL flatbed tractor-trailer.
- Transport sod, landscaping materials, and commercial freight.
- Secure and inspect loads before transport.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Complete bills of lading (BOLs), delivery receipts, required paperwork, and paper driver logs.
- Identify and complete profitable backhaul loads when available.
- Deliver freight safely, on time, and in compliance with DOT regulations.
- Maintain a clean truck and report maintenance concerns promptly.
Qualifications
- Must have manual truck operating experience minimum 1yr
- CDL driving students are encouraged to apply
- Valid Class A CDL
- Clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
- Current DOT Medical Certificate
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and Hours of Service
- Ability to safely secure flatbed loads
- Must be proficient in operating a piggyback (Moffett) forklift, a manual forklift, which includes 10-speed and 18-speed manual transmissions.
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Flatbed, sod hauling, or construction material hauling experience preferred
Schedule
- Part-time
- 3 -4 days per week
- Occasional overtime may be available
Compensation
- Earn 25% of the net profit for each completed load
- Weekly pay
- Home time based on dispatch schedule
- Consistent freight opportunities throughout Texas
Why Join Platinum 36 Grass & Installation?
- Great pay
- Supportive team environment
- Consistent work opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding company
Company Description
Platinum 36 Grass & Installation is a professional landscaping company specializing in premium sod installation and lawn transformation services for residential and commercial properties. We are committed to delivering quality workmanship, reliable service, and exceptional customer satisfaction on every project.
Company Description Platinum 36 Grass & Installation is a professional landscaping company specializing in premium sod installation and lawn transformation services for residential and commercial properties. We are committed to delivering quality workmanship, reliable service, and exceptional customer satisfaction on every project.
